Pictures don't do the view justice

Guest: Rebekah Smith (Columbus, OH)
Date of Stay: 11/17/11 Review Submitted: 11/29/11

We just concluded a 12 day trip to St Croix and stayed at this villa. Hands down would recommend staying here to anyone else. Location - We love the east end location, it's close enough to Christiansted to avail yourself of all it has to offer but far enough away it's a real retreat. The Communi - We loved being steps away from the pool wihich had goregous views of Buck Island and the reef. Plus the community is gated and secure. The Condo - it's very well appointed with real furniture, not the wicker that many Caribbean homes have. The condo is also very well appointed. There wasn't anything we wanted for in terms of kitchen, towels, washer dryer, etc... There is also a nice flat steen in the living room and a ton of movies to choose from. The Owner - I have rented many times from vrbo and i have to say that the owner was one of the most organized and responsive i have encountered on here. We had one small question while on vacation and he replied immediately. We would stay here again without hesitation and would recommend it to anyone looking to rent a condo at the Reef or in St Croix period. Thanks!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Nice place to call home while visiting St. Croix's East End

Guest: Pharmer Gigi (Marshfield, MA)
Date of Stay: 11/05/11 Review Submitted: 11/13/11

My wife and I enjoyed calling this home while on our first visit to St. Croix. The villa offered all the accommodations we needed to make for a memorable and wonderful first visit to the island. Although we didn't speak, Matthew was a great owner, in that he checked in with us during our stay to see that all was satisfactory. The location was great. It was within reasonable distance to all that we wanted to experience, but outside of the touristy areas, making for a very quiet, pleasant vacation. Although the villa appeared to be older and well loved, we realized that it was all that we really needed to make for an enjoyable, relaxing stay.

Owner response:Richard, thank you again very much for your business. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and had a nice vacation. Yes, the villas were built in the 70s, but as you mentioned, ours is very much loved and cared for. We have put a lot of work into remodeling the kitchen, bathrooms, and patio, and updating the living spaces and lanai to keep it fresh and enjoyable for our patrons. We look forward to having you back in the future.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Fantastic Villa!!

Guest: coral reef swimmer (Rochester, MN)
Date of Stay: 10/06/11 Review Submitted: 11/07/11

We recently returned from St. Croix. We had never been there before and were going to compete in the Coral Reef swim race. Not knowing one side of the island from the other - we shopped around on VRBO a bit before making our decision to rent from Matthew. And we are so glad we made the right decision! We spent most of our time on the East end - much quieter and less hectic than the west end. The gated complex that this unit is in - is just gorgeous, and quiet, and safe...and his villa is literally steps away from the pool. The villa is extremely clean and well kept. The owner, Matthew, was attentive to our questions and needs even before we confirmed our reservation...and he called the night we arrived to ensure we had arrived safely and that there were no problems accessing the villa....which there were not. He gave great tips on who to use for car rental and scuba/snorkel trips - all were great recommendations!! We look forward to visiting St. Croix again next year - and will definitely rent this villa!!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Wonderful!

Guest: Bry L. (-)
Date of Stay: 08/15/11 Review Submitted: 09/27/11

My mother-in-law rented this beautiful condo when coming to visit her granddaughter for the first time. She loved it and would love to rent it again the next time she comes to visit. The owner was so wonderful to work with and very accomodating. The condo was beautiful and very comfortable. It had everything she needed for her stay. Even during hurricane she felt safe and secure. Thank you!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

As Stated, Beautiful, Quite & Safe

Guest: Jon E.
Date of Stay: 07/20/11 Review Submitted: 07/30/11

My 16 yr old son, 81 year old Dad and myself just came back from a great stay on St.Croix. As you drive up to the condo resort you must first past the guard station and security fence then drive up the hill for about a 1/4 of a mile through the middle of the golf course to a hilltop sanctuary. The condo was very clean, well appointed with new appliances, furniture and a big screen TV which came in very handy at night. The hilltop pool was only steps away which we used every morning and then at the end of the day. The condo enjoyed the trade winds and even thought the weather is very hot this time of year (July 2011) it was very comfortable sleeping due to the breezes and ceiling fans through out the condo. Perched way up on top of the hill the views of the ocean, Buck Island and surrounding hills from the living room were breathtaking. The condo was very quiet and private, we never heard anyone. It was must be noted that the owner was a pleasure to work with, he was uncanny with his ability to respond to questions so quickly (usually within minutes) and in a straightforward manner. We were very pleased with the property and would highly recommend it to anyone as a great value.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Excellent place to stay

Guest: lovemy2 (Yorktown, VA)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 07/16/11

We just got home from a wonderful vacation in St.Croix. We had never been to the V.I. and the owner was wonderful in giving suggestions and recommendations on where to go and what to do.. There are many great restaurants close by-- our favorite was The Palms at Pelican Bay--- excellent seafood and great atmosphere.. The pool is very close to the condo and has beautiful views on all sides... the only down side in there is no central air-- just window units and the window unit in our bedroom just didn't keep it cool.. The living room also stayed very hot.. Would definitely stay here again-- I just would pick the winter months.. The ownder is awesome to work with and responds right away.. Other than it not being cool in the condo- it was a great pic !!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

Very nice place to stay

Guest: Basia (VA)
Date of Stay: 12/03/10 Review Submitted: 06/09/11

My husband and I stayed at this nice house last winter. We stayed at a few different vacation rentals on St. Croix but this one was definatelly the nicest. Nothing to compare to the other ones! The description of the house and the pictures are very accurate and the owner went overboard to help us with everything, he was very kind, helpfull and accommodating. Thank you Matthew!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Great Location and accommodations

Guest: Russ (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 04/21/11 Review Submitted: 04/28/11

I just returned from a week-long stay at this villa. Located on the east end of the island (this is way more important than I originally thought) it is in the wealthy and more safe area of the island. We were two couples in our mid-late 20's. We were able to explore the entire island from this location. It is clear that this villa is used as a second home which was very helpful. Every amenity that I wanted was already provided and more. We had one snafu with the housing which was quickly solved by a call to the owner who was readily available. The group I went with wants to explore other islands but if we go back to St. Croix we will be staying here again.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

Outstanding Villa

Guest: Amy & Les (Cleveland, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 04/05/11 Review Submitted: 04/22/11

My husband, 18 month daughter, and my parents stayed at this villa April 6-13, 2011 and had a fabulous time. We absolutely loved everything about the place. The villa was clean, nicely furnished and had all the amenities we needed during our stay. The view from the villa was amazing! We made use of the snorkeling gear and coolers for our outings to Shoy's Beach, Chenay Bay Beach, Cane Bay and the beaches near Point Udall. There was even a pack-n-play in the villa for our daughter to sleep. The pool is located close to the villa and has beautiful views. All of the people we met were friendly. One resident even allowed us the use of a lobster pot to cook our lobsters we had purchased from the fishermen. The owner of the villa was extremely helpful in answering any questions, answering them within minutes via email or a phonecall. I wouldn't hesitate to rent from him again. Staying here would require a car rental, being that the villa is located on the East End. However, in order to enjoy all that St. Croix has to offer, I would recommend renting a car to anyone staying on the island. To end, we loved our stay in the villa along with our entire trip to St. Croix. This was my second trip to St. Croix and I hope to have many more! Thanks for a nicely equipped villa that exceeded our expectations. When we get the opportunity to visit St. Croix again, we most definitely would stay again at this villa!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Great Villa, great location, and great vacation!

Guest: Hooked on St. Croix! (Charlotte, NC )
Date of Stay: 12/25/10 Review Submitted: 01/23/11

My wife and two daughters (mid 20's) stayed in this villa during the 2010 winter holiday. We had a fabulous vacation. The owner was easy to work with and provided lots of good information in advance of our stay. The villa is in a great location, safe, private, provides great views, and has all of the essentials in the unit and the kitchen. It also has a great movie collection and we watched several movies we had not yet seen. Beaches were convenient and we played tennis just a walk away. Although we spent most of our time at different beaches on the island, the swimming pool at the villa is very nice and provides scenic views. There is so much to do on the island. We enjoyed worship at the local Lutheran church in Christiansted (Caribbean/African praise music and service were great). We swam and snorkeled at Teague Bay (nearby), Cane, Shoy, and Jack beaches. Other than Cane they were all like having a private beach to ourselves. The hike into Jack beach from Udall Point was fun, and the beach fantastic. Preparing meals in the villa was great and a grill was provided. There were many great places to dine out including a nice restaurant just a stone throw away. Throw in some great weather, snorkeling at Buck Island, a visit to the fort, a walk through the botanical garden followed by a visit to the rum factory, a drive up Creque Dam Road, and of course some great shopping in Christiansted. Not enough time to do much more....and we really couldn't ask for more. But our daughters have already reminded us that there are a few things we left to do next time. The unit is outside of town and you really need to rent a car to enjoy the island, but we think the location is perfect! We are envious of the owner and hope we can return soon.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.